We’re eager to connect and partner with you this 2024-25 school year in support of your children’s academic, social, and emotional growth. You can expect to receive the Courier every Friday.

• On the top of the page, you will find ADA and Translation features. To translate, click on the Translate button and choose your desired language.
• En la parte superior de la página, encontrará funciones de ADA y traducción. Para traducir, haga clic en el botón Traducir y elija el idioma que desee.
• Dusha sare ee bogga, waxaad ka heli doontaa ADA iyo sifooyinka Turjumaada. Si aad u turjunto, dhagsii badhanka Turjumka oo dooro luqadda aad rabto.
  
• В верхней части страницы вы найдете функции ADA и перевода. Для перевода нажмите кнопку «Перевести» и выберите нужный язык.
  
• د پاڼې په سر کې، تاسو به د ADA او ژباړې ځانګړتیاوې ومومئ. د ژباړې لپاره، د ژباړې تڼۍ باندې کلیک وکړئ او د خپلې خوښې ژبه غوره کړئ.
  
• در بالای صفحه، شما ویژگی های ADA و ترجمه را پیدا کنید. برای ترجمه، روی دکمه ترجمه کلیک کنید و زبان مورد نظر خود را انتخاب کنید.
  

• Oct. 14: Indigenous Peoples' Day
• Oct. 15: Dining for Dollars with Red Cow Uptown, 4 to 10 p.m.
• Oct. 16: Conferences, 8:15 a.m. to 8:15 p.m.
  
• Oct. 16-18: No School for Students (Conferences and MEA Break)
• Oct. 23: Northstar Donuts & Apple Truck at Kenwood, 4:05 to 6:30 p.m.
• Oct. 25: All-School Morning Meeting

Dear Kenwood Families,

It was wonderful to see so many of you at the Fall Family Festival last night! Many thanks to the Kenwood PTA for organizing a wonderful event, complete with a pumpkin patch, a s’mores station, crafts, music, an MPS food truck, and festive fall decorations. The weather couldn’t have been more beautiful, which was a relief after the storms that impacted Open House and Woody’s Welcome Walk! Our PTA volunteers are an amazing team and I know they’d love to have you join them. Check out their link above to learn how you can get involved in school-wide events!

We’re grateful that the District has allocated an additional classroom teacher to Kenwood as a result of the staffing adjustment process. This teacher will lead a multigrade classroom of first and second grade students to alleviate the large class sizes in both grade levels. The Kenwood team will be very intentional about creating a roster, balancing existing classrooms, and designing a schedule that permits all students to access their grade level standards and curriculum. I’ll share more details in the weeks to come with first and second grade families. The position is posted and I will begin to screen and interview candidates next week. We hope the new classroom opens in early November.

We look forward to seeing you at Conferences on Wednesday, Oct. 16. Remember that there isn’t school for students on Wednesday through Friday next week, Oct. 16-18. Our next Kenwood Courier will be released on Oct. 25.

We wish you a restful weekend. Thank you, as always, for your partnership and support of Kenwood Community School.

Red Cow Uptown is kindly hosting a Dining for Dollars event on Tuesday, Oct. 15 from 4 to 10 p.m. benefiting Kenwood School.

10% of the proceeds will be donated to our school. Dine in or Take Out and support Kenwood at the same time!

Thank you to Red Cow Uptown for their support!

Don't forget to sign up for conferences. Contact your child's classroom teacher to schedule a time if you haven't done so already. Conferences can be in person, by phone, or virtual. Please confirm with your child's classroom teacher if you require an interpreter.

If you need transportation to attend conferences, please call the main office at 612-668-2760 or email Family Liaison Keri Mabry by Monday, Oct. 14.

There is no school from Wednesday, Oct. 16 through Friday, Oct. 18 due to conferences and MEA Break. We look forward to welcoming students back on Monday, Oct. 21!

Throughout the school year, our community shows appreciation to Kenwood’s teachers and staff, often through meals coordinated by the PTA. In September we provided coffee & pastries for “Back to School.” This month we’ll provide a “Chili Bar” for Conference Day, Wednesday, October 16, so staff can pop in and grab food as their conference schedule allows.

These meals depend on volunteer contributions of either food, drink or funds. We need your help! Please either sign up to bring items via this link, or support the efforts with funds sent via Venmo to @KenwoodPTAMpls (please note Staff Appreciation).

Please bring all items to the school Staff Lounge by 11 a.m. on Wednesday, October 16. Questions? Please write to karinlolson20@gmail.com. Thank you!

North Star Food Truck will set up at dismissal time on Franklin Ave. (between school and Kenwood Park) near Door 8 until 6:30 p.m. Donuts, cider and local apples will be available for sale, with a portion of the proceeds supporting our PTA. Please stop by!

Alliance Française is a non-profit French cultural center serving the Twin Cities. Instructors are French-speakers with training and experience. This program offers children a way to discover the French language and French-speaking cultures through fun and engaging activities.

Who: Kenwood students in grades K-5

What: In-person afterschool French classes

When: Wednesday, Oct. 23 to Wednesday, May 17, 4:10-5:10 p.m.

Cost: $375 per child for 25 weeks

A 10% sibling discount is available for families registering 2 or more children. No person will be refused because of inability to pay. Please call for financial aid information at 612-332-0436.

It's not too late to order Picture Day photos! In addition to returning the order forms that went home, you can place your order on mylifetouch.com using Kenwood's Picture Day ID: EVTF7D4V4. Please contact Family Liaison Keri Mabry with any questions.

Kenwood Elementary needs both Lunchroom and Recess volunteers (you can do one, the other, or both!). It’s easy, low-commitment, and fun. They’re both an amazing way to see the kids in action. Sign up here in the Google Sheet (recess schedule is on the 2nd tab). Reach out to parent volunteer Kelly Henry at kellybhenry@gmail.com with any questions.

Please share your feedback for Kenwood's 2024-25 Family Engagement Plan (FEP)! The FEP outlines our goals for creating and maintaining a respectful partnership between our school, families, and community to help each student reach their highest potential.

Take the Family Engagement Survey:

• English: https://forms.gle/XLVS3gDH1BjayPGS7
• Spanish: https://forms.gle/mGWmec4nMPTtD48R6

Cheese Omelet with Pancakes

Bagel Yogurt Pack

Diced Seasoned Potatoes

Beef Cheeseburger with Bun

Beef Hamburger with Bun

Black Bean Burger

Roast Turkey and Cheddar on Flatbread

• Served with Seasoned Corn

No School

The Office of Latine Achievement (OLA) is excited to announce the publication of Latine Voices: Heritage & Hope, featuring the creative writing and visual art of MPS Latine students. The project aims to empower students to share their voices and creativity, celebrate cultural diversity within MPS, foster Latine pride and showcase student talent. OLA is seeking submissions from K-12 Latine MPS students. If you are the caregiver of an MPS Latine student, please encourage your student to participate in this unique opportunity. Together, let's amplify the voices of our Latine youth and create a lasting testament to their imagination and heritage.

Learn more and submit your work here. Email MPS.OLA@mpls.k12.mn.us with any questions.

Join us on Saturday, Oct. 12, from 1-5 p.m. at Mill Ruins Park (102 Portland Avenue S.) and Water Works Park (333 1st Street S.) for the Owámni: Falling Water Festival. This FREE, family-friendly event celebrates Indigenous Minnesota cultures with music, art, food, exhibitors, resources from organizations like the Minnesota Historical Society and Owámniyomni Okhódayapi, and more!

Find fun in your neighborhood parks! There are dozens of activities planned during MEA Break, most of them free for Minneapolis residents. Download the attached flyer or click here to search.

Pangea World Theater is offering an MEA Camp on Thursday and Friday (Oct. 17-18) on mask making for 4th to 6th graders. In this two-day hands-on camp, students will activate their imaginations through craft and embodiment of characters. Pangea camps are rooted in creating spaces where a multiplicity of experiences and cultures can enter a space and be creative together. All camps are priced on a sliding scale to remain accessible to all families.

For more information, download the attached flyer or click here.

Questions? Call 612-300-4909 or email Sarah Tan.

Put on your most friendly costume and join us for our annual Family Halloween Party at Southwest High School (3414 West 47th Street). Activities include carnival games, bingo, magic & puppet shows, dinner concessions, treats and prizes. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A food shelf donation is accepted at the door. Registration isn't required. For more information, click here.

Email: keri.mabry@mpls.k12.mn.us

Website: https://kenwood.mpschools.org

Location: 2013 Penn Ave S, Minneapolis, MN, USA

Phone: 612-668-2760